United Express (Air Wisconsin) Flight Attendant Arrested for Being Drunk
Aug 9, 2019, 11:23 am
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According to local media: "While on the way to jail, the flight attendant told an officer that she drank two vodka “shooters” before work that morning, according to the affidavit. A breath test later showed her blood-alcohol content level was .204, prosecutors said."
Aug 9, 2019, 11:37 am
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They can if they want to, but usually don't. Push back and taxi are one of busiest parts of the flight so they are communicating with ramp and ground as well as running start checklists. If they were already flying with the same FA previously, it'd be pretty easy to miss if they didn't interact much during said flight. Morning van rides from the hotel can be pretty silent as its the last little bit of quiet time they get before work.
Aug 9, 2019, 11:42 am
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Aug 9, 2019, 1:37 pm
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That's what happens in Russia, Ukraine, Latvia and all other places where you would expect it to. This is alongside them getting their blood pressure and basic vitals checked to make sure they're fit for duty. In Japan, you have the same thing happening on railways.
Aug 9, 2019, 2:51 pm
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This is far from a UA unique situation, just some incidents this year
Flight attendant turned up for work more than four times over alcohol ...(AA)
Qatar Airways Flight Gets Delayed 10 Hours After Crew Turn Up Drunk .
Japan Airlines flight attendant found drunk on duty - Xinhua English ...
Delta pilot Gabriel Lyle Schroeder suspected of intoxication arrested at ...
Intoxicated British Airways 777 Pilot Removed From Flight One Mile ...
Drunk Pilot Receives 10 Months in Prison After Failing Breathalyzer ... (JL)
This is an industry-wide, actually any workplace, issue. But for the airlines, with greater safety concerns, there is already a spot checking process -- Drug testing FAs
Flight attendant turned up for work more than four times over alcohol ...(AA)
Qatar Airways Flight Gets Delayed 10 Hours After Crew Turn Up Drunk .
Japan Airlines flight attendant found drunk on duty - Xinhua English ...
Delta pilot Gabriel Lyle Schroeder suspected of intoxication arrested at ...
Intoxicated British Airways 777 Pilot Removed From Flight One Mile ...
Drunk Pilot Receives 10 Months in Prison After Failing Breathalyzer ... (JL)
This is an industry-wide, actually any workplace, issue. But for the airlines, with greater safety concerns, there is already a spot checking process -- Drug testing FAs
Aug 9, 2019, 4:57 pm
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Aug 9, 2019, 7:18 pm
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For $65.00 an hour what do you expect. seen one in the bar bragging the other day, but the clock does not start till the door is closed..
For the most part, it helps to have a attitude adjustment., most of them does an excellent job..
For the most part, it helps to have a attitude adjustment., most of them does an excellent job..
Aug 10, 2019, 8:49 am
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Sad story. I hope this is rock bottom for this woman and seeks the help she needs. You must really have a problem if you drink before your job that is based solely on safety.
Wow.
Wow.
Aug 10, 2019, 10:49 am
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Yes, took a while for anyone to show some sympathy. People are drunk on the job in droves every day and people get fired for being drunk on the job every day. People are performing jobs under the influence where other's lives depend on it every day. But yesterday, this person's personal and professional failure was publicized on the internet with her picture to millions of people for doing this. I am sad for her and hope she can get past not only the problem but the social ridicule and make a new life for herself.
Aug 10, 2019, 6:34 pm
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I am surprised passengers didn't knock on the flight deck door prior to departure-especially since they had to strap her in and got no briefing.
Aug 10, 2019, 6:44 pm
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I'd drink a fair amount if I was flying on the Devil's Chariot too. I did ORD-MKE earlier this year, and I was done hugging the tube in the window seat even before we took off for 15 minutes in the air. Then we missed the runway to boot and had to fly around / double the torture time.
Aug 10, 2019, 11:25 pm
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It was reported that police met the aircraft on arrival, so either the flight crew radioed it in or a passenger made a cell phone call in flight, which we all know is a big no-no.
Aug 11, 2019, 5:22 am
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Aug 11, 2019, 11:19 am
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United fires apparently drunk FA
It's easy to mock this, but it sounds like United's regional carrier took decisive action.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/united-airlines-drunk-flight-attendant-fired-criminal-charges-225435919.html
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/united-airlines-drunk-flight-attendant-fired-criminal-charges-225435919.html
